ASSOCIATE COMMISSIONER, PROPERTY & CASUALTY
MIA EXECUTIVE IV
Recruitment #23-009662-0002
Department | Maryland Insurance Administration |
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Date Opened | 9/13/2023 10:40:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 9/27/2023 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $123,357.00 - $164,752.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Carla Harrison |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
|
Introduction
The Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) is
an independent State agency that regulates Maryland’s $46 billion insurance
industry and protects consumers by monitoring and enforcing insurers’ and
insurance professionals’ compliance with State law. Through the diligence
of a highly professional staff of market analysts, financial analysts,
accountants, lawyers, law enforcement officers, actuaries, complaint
investigators, and others, the MIA works to facilitate a strong and competitive
insurance marketplace where consumers are well informed and treated
fairly. Staff members are subject matter experts who serve as a resource
for lawmakers, consumers, and other public and private entities.
The MIA is charged with a broad range of responsibilities including the
licensure of insurance carriers and insurance producers (brokers/agents)
operating in Maryland, the conduct of financial examinations of companies to
monitor financial solvency, and the review and approval of rates and contract
forms. The MIA investigates reports of consumer fraud and consumer
complaints about life, health, automobile, homeowners, and/or property
insurance. Insurance carriers are subject to market conduct examinations
and other actions to monitor compliance with Maryland law. The MIA also
has a unit dedicated to consumer education and outreach, which participates in
hundreds of events and reaches thousands of individual consumers
annually.
* This is a Management Service position that serves at the
pleasure of the appointing authority
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Baltimore City
Main Purpose of Job
The Maryland Insurance Administration is
recruiting for the position of Associate Commissioner, Property &
Casualty. The Associate Commissioner reports directly to the Maryland
Insurance Commissioner and is the agency’s senior staff subject matter
expert on property & casualty insurance. The responsibilities of
the Associate Commissioner, Property & Casualty include (i) oversight of the day-to-day operation of the
Property & Casualty Division; (ii) monitoring the health of the Maryland
property and casualty market, including the availability and affordability of
insurance; and (iii) engagement at the National Association of Insurance
Commissioners and other national groups on issues that impact Maryland
consumers. The Property & Casualty Division consists of the Consumer Complaints
Unit, which investigates consumer complaints involving issues related to their
property and casualty insurance, and the Rates & Forms Unit which reviews
rate/rule and form filings forms form compliance with Maryland law. The Associate
Commissioner also advises the Maryland Insurance Commissioner on various
consumer and industry-related issues, including regulations and legislation,
and may prepare reports, and testify before, the General Assembly.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree
from an accredited four-year college or university.
Experience: At least 15 years of property and casualty insurance related governmental or industry regulatory experience, including at least 5 years of supervisory/management experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Extensive experience with and knowledge of the property and casualty insurance industry is preferred.
- Prior experience as senior level manager of an insurance company or insurance regulatory agency.
- Knowledge of non-admitted markets, reinsurance, alternative risk financing mechanisms, including public-private partnerships
- Experience in the automation and digitization of operational processes
- Law Degree (Juris Doctor) strongly preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Please contact: charrison@maryland.gov for
additional information concerning this recruitment. Online applications are
strongly preferred. For immediate consideration: upload one (1) WORD or PDF
file, that includes your combined cover letter and resume, to the "Resume"
tab. Please ensure your cover letter states your interest and salary
requirements.
If you are unable to apply online, you may
submit an application packet by mail. Your submission must be received by
close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment. Postmarks
will not be accepted.
Complete application packets may be mailed to:
Maryland Insurance Administration
Human Resources - Recruitment #: 23-009662-0002
200 St. Paul Place, Suite #2700
Baltimore, MD 21202
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
We thank our Veterans for their service to our
country, and encourage them to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is
committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective
of the State’s diversity